Associate Specialist, EH&S

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

What You’ll Be Part Of

An Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) specialist at HARMAN Automotive Dandong, you will support the site EHS leader responsible for driving workplace safety, environmental compliance, occupational health programs, and security management. You will work closely with plant leadership, functional departments, employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure a safe and compliant operation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting organizational safety culture, contributing to compliance initiatives, and helping create a safe work environment for all employees.

How You’ll Make An Impact

- Compliance Execution: Support implementation of national, provincial, and local EHS regulations and HARMAN standards, ensuring operational compliance within assigned areas.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct routine EHS inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits, and follow up corrective actions.
- Incident Investigation: Participate in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Training Management: Coordinate EHS training programs and maintain training records to ensure employee competency and regulatory compliance.
- Contractor Management: Monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with site EHS requirements.
- Occupational Health: Support occupational health monitoring programs, including exposure assessments, health examinations, and workplace hazard controls.
- Environmental Programs: Coordinate waste management, hazardous chemical management, pollution prevention, and environmental monitoring activities.
- Emergency Response: Participate in emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities.
- ISO System Support: Support maintenance and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Data & KPI Reporting: Track EHS performance indicators and prepare regular reports for management review.
- Support EHS Manager in maintaining communication with regulatory authorities and coordinating regulatory inspections, and support internal and external EHS audits and certification activities while ensuring timely closure of findings.
- Support site sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

- Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- 3-5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated experience coordinating safety and environmental programs.
- Ability to develop and implement EHS programs, procedures, and management systems that improve workplace safety performance.
- Experience supporting risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective action programs, and compliance initiatives.
- Strong communication and influencing skills that enable collaboration with employees, managers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
- Ability to analyze complex safety issues, identify root causes, and implement practical preventive solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and coordinate EHS initiatives.
- Professional communication skills in both English and Chinese, including written reports and training delivery.
- Ability to leverage AI-assisted tools for reporting, data analysis, training development, process improvement, and productivity enhancement.

Bonus Points if You Have

- Experience supporting EHS programs in a multinational manufacturing company.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Experience supporting government inspections, permits, and regulatory reporting.
- Professional EHS certifications or advanced occupational safety qualifications.
- Experience supporting facility expansion, construction, or major capital projects.

Things To Know

- The position supports a manufacturing facility and requires regular on-site presence.
- Professional working proficiency in both English and Chinese is required.
- Occasional travel may be required to support audits, training, or corporate EHS initiatives.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background screening requirements.

What You Can Expect

- Access to employee discounts on HARMAN products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
- Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
- Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
- Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to   race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.